Bryan Robson fears his links with Manchester United could end his managerial career.

The Old Trafford legend was hounded out of Sheffield United by angry fans after just nine months in the job. And he is convinced the hostility stemmed from his 13-year association with the Manchester outfit.

"I'm sure my Man United connections turned a lot of the Sheffield fans against me from the start," Robson said. "There's always this anti-Man United thing with other fans. One Sheffield fan came up to me snarling and said "There's only one United - and it's the Blades.'

"They were on my back after seven games, chanting, 'Robson out'. They didn't give me a chance to do the job."

Robson is prepared to return to the dugout - but only at a club where he is sure he has the backing of the supporters. He said: "I'd be interested in getting back into management, but I'd need to be certain the fans were behind me and willing to let me get on with the job."